Codes of Conduct
FYBA – PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT AND CORRECTIVE ACTION POLICY
All FYBA players are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the following Code of Conduct at all times, understanding that there will be consequences if abused.
- I will treat each athlete, coach, parent and official with respect and dignity.
- I will do my best to attend all practices to learn the fundamental skills, and be attentive to coaches to learn game strategies.
- I will contact my coach if I am unable to attend a practice or game.
- I will accept the calls of the officials and will play to the rules of the game.
- I will always give my personal best efforts to help my team and coaches.
- I will treat all equipment, courts, and facilities with respect and adhere to all of their rules
- I will control Emotional and Verbal outbursts that are detrimental to me or those around me.
Players who fail to adhere to the Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action. Therefore, the Falmouth Youth Basketball Association has instituted a Corrective Action Policy to establish appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior.
Corrective Action Policy
Reminder - By participating in youth sports you have the opportunity to not only learn fundamental sports skills, but also life lessons. Appropriate behaviors and choices are important to the success of your growth. Please remember that these programs are offered to develop your skills, practice good sportsmanship, and to have fun.
This policy is not absolute in dealing with behavioral problems. Severe situations could warrant harsher sanctions and the FYBA Board reserves the right to implement these policies or other actions as they see fit.
1. Strike 1
Verbal Warning – Coach will discuss inappropriate conduct with player and parents and emphasize that this Behavior will not be tolerated. Coach will document this discussion and provide a copy to the FYBA President.
2. Strike 2
Period Suspension - Coach will instruct the player that they are not to attend practices or games for a period of time. The period of time will be at the discretion of the Coach and the FYBA board. Coach will inform the FYBA President of the problem and why the child is suspended.
3. Strike 3
Expulsion – After the 3rd offense the player may be expelled from the league and no refund given. If the player wants to return the next season, the player’s parent will need to make a formal request to be reinstated. The player and parent(s) will next meet with a designated members of the FYBA Board. to determine if the child is capable of playing within the guidelines of this program.